Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Penfield Gardens, accounting for 37.9% (99 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (40%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 16 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Penfield Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Penfield Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Penfield Gardens, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
22
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
22
8.4%
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
12
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
12
4.6%
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
45
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
45
17.2%
-4.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
42
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
42
16.1%
-2.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
99
% of total
37.9%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
99
37.9%
+7.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
14
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
14
5.4%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
27
10.3%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-6
-1.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-5
-1.6pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-14
-4.3pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-10
-2.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+16
+7.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
+1.0pp
Not Stated
+3
+1.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Penfield Gardens. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 22 | 8.4% | 5.2% | 28 | 10.2% | 5.8% | -6 | -1.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 12 | 4.6% | 6.8% | 17 | 6.2% | 7.5% | -5 | -1.6pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 45 | 17.2% | 19.5% | 59 | 21.5% | 20.5% | -14 | -4.3pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 42 | 16.1% | 19.3% | 52 | 18.9% | 20.2% | -10 | -2.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 99 | 37.9% | 40.0% | 83 | 30.2% | 35.4% | +16 | +7.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 14 | 5.4% | 2.1% | 12 | 4.4% | 1.5% | +2 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 27 | 10.3% | 7.1% | 24 | 8.7% | 9.1% | +3 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 275 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |